Legal and Policy Officer

Job Description

The Directorate for Survivors Affairs is seeking a Legal and Policy Officer to draft outreach materials, develop guidelines, and conduct missions in Mosul, Sinjar, and other locations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 5 years of experience, and excellent written skills.

Original posting

6. Collect and analyze relevant data about the implementation of the Survivors Law and draft outreach and media materials and presentations of the implementation of the Survivors Law. 7. Develop draft internal guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to strengthen institutional capacity and effectiveness of implementation of the Survivors Law, in line with applicable legislation and guidance of the Director General. 8. Develop and update reporting and monitoring tools for the Directorate for Survivors Affairs. 9. Develop and conduct induction training for the staff of the Directorate. 10. Conduct frequent missions to Mosul, Sinjar and other locations in Iraq to conduct above tasks. 11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Required Qualifications Education:  Bachelor’s degree in political science, International Relations, Law, Public Relations or a related field from an accredited academic university or institute. Experience and Skills:  At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.  Previous experience working with another international organization.  Relevant experience of working with institutions in Iraq  Excellent written skills and proven experience in drafting official correspondence.  Work experience in liaising with governmental authorities, other national/international institutions, and NGOs.  Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to present clear and concise information.  Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds, ability to handle confidential matters, flexibility, tolerance, and capacity to work in team. Languages:  Fluency in English, Kurdish and Arabic is required. Behavioral Competencies  Work prioritization and ability to multitask.  Shares knowledge and experience.  Positive, constructive attitude.  Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment with a minimum of comfort.  Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.  Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.  Display compassion and dignified treatment of Directorate’s beneficiaries.  Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.  Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.  Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.  Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). IOM IN/234 - Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse IOM has a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by IOM staff members and the employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by IOM Contractors. The staff members and all contract type holders shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA) How to apply: While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20230410071440/cuIVq5DgRYtMabN0Sl2yj8epJ In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Posting period: From: 10 April 2023 to 24 April 2023. #All_Kurdistan_Jobs

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Degree Field

Political Science, International Relations, Law, Public Relations

Source

allkurdistanjobs

Language

en

Posted

Apr 10, 2023

Indexed by Nabu

Mar 31, 2026

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